Uh, who likes the N64?

[PukeSter]

Anyone? 

I do, it's one of my top 5 systems. I'm not one of those Goldeneye 4 player nostalgia freaks, either.

[futureman2000]

I chose N64 that generation and regretted it. There were some cool games for sure, but I really wanted rpgs and got ~0.

[jtucci31]

I chose N64 that generation and regretted it. There were some cool games for sure, but I really wanted rpgs and got ~0.

Well there are RPG's like Quest 64, but I'm ok with saying that there are none, haha.

[BlueBMW]

Im the local unashamed N64 fan... I love the system.  Dunno exactly why but I do.  Wave Race 64, Banjo Kazooie, Mario Kart... I could go on..  I love the stuff.

[Sparky]

I don't like much in Nintendo, can not trust those moustache boys... I have an n64 but I have maybe 2 games for it..
For me Sega will also win before Nintendo.

[MrFlutterPie]

I love the N64.  It was my first system that was current gen (I had a NES during the SNES era)  My uncle won it as a door prize in 1996 with a copy of Mario 64 and gave it to me.  I love that system.

Hell I still have all of m N64 stuff from then too.  I always took care of my stuff so even as a kid I kept everything CIB.

I almost think it's just trendy to dump on the N64.  I'll admit though unless you enjoyed it in it's prime in the mid 90's and early 2000's it is hard to appreciate what a great system it was.

[Tatsujin]

me not.

[PukeSter]

I almost think it's just trendy to dump on the N64.  I'll admit though unless you enjoyed it in it's prime in the mid 90's and early 2000's it is hard to appreciate what a great system it was.

I got mine 2 years ago, so somehow I like it. It has a nice few dozen very high quality games.

Personally, I feel the n64 era was Nintendo's best software output.

[CGQuarterly]

I don't *love* it, but I don't hate it, either.  I've managed to put together a decent little library of games on the cheap due to some thrift store scores, and I RGB-modded my system.  The N64 has my favorite version of Mario Kart, and Wipeout 64 and F-Zero 64 are also awesome.  I never did like Super Mario 64.

I've been considering selling all of my games and just getting an Everdrive 64...

[TheClash603]

Mario 64 bests almost every game that came out on rival systems of its generation.  Unfortunately, that is essentially the only reason to play the system.

[OldRover]

The N64 never appealed to me.

[marktheshark]

I used to like this system a whole lot when I was a kid, but not anymore. Nowadays, there's only a few N64 games that I still care about.

That being said, I enjoyed Mischief Makers, F-Zero X, Beetle Adventure Racing, & a few other games the last time I had the system plugged in.

[Bernie]

64 AND A EVERDRIVE..  I LOPVE IT

[Tatsujin]

it ranks about between 17 and 25 in my book

[TR0N]

Disappointed at least what i think of the N64 id rather play the gamecube over it.Beside it being a cursed console the N64 is what drove away third party support 

[thesteve]

I keep one around and it gets more play then the snes, but that's not saying much 2

[ClodBusted]

If you guys want to repair your broken N64 control sticks, feel free to have a look at this thread:
N64 Stick Converter kit (PCB + Potentiometer)
This is essentially a kit that enhances the GameCube-style N64 replacement control sticks found on Ebay.



1. You need one of these from the bay. Seperate the housing, take the plastic stick and cut off the wires. Throw the crappy PCB and potentiometer in the bin.


2. These are the electronics from the kit (PCB with improved chip and improved potentiometer). Combine these parts with the housing, wires and plastic stick.



3. Profit!


I tried this by myself and can happily confirm the stick feels great and plays superior in GoldenEye, Super Mario 64 and many more N64 games. From there you'll never ever want to go back to the original control stick or even the Hori Mini Pad 64.

[Otaking]

Personally, I feel the n64 era was Nintendo's best software output.

This is a shocking statement!

 

[Bloufo]

I never did like the N64.  Aside from a few games this was one of the consoles that I regretted purchasing new.
It hasn't dated very well either, in my opinion. If you want to show off a retro system don't pick this one.

[bob]

it's Ultra bad.

[BlueBMW]

Banjo Kazooie has got to be my most favorite platformer type game ever.  Even if it looks a little muddy by todays standards, I still wuv it.. <3

[ToyMachine78]

I chose the 64 that generation too, and really regretted it. I just recently sold it.

[thesteve]

I don't regret spending $15 on mine, as it has a few great games 2

[esadajr]

I didn't like it back then, and I certainly don't care for it today.

[wildfruit]

Was excited to get it then found out did not support scart and the composite/rf was terrible. Ended up giving it away.

[BigusSchmuck]

Ogre Battle 64 and Harvest Moon 64. Enough said.

[esteban]

Ogre Battle 64 and Harvest Moon 64. Enough said.

I had lots of fun with Mario Kart. And RARE had some neat stuff (not perfect, but intriguing...I forgot the name of the game. Whatever.)

[pulstar]

Ogre Battle 64 and Harvest Moon 64. Enough said.

These 2 and Yoshi's Story...I really enjoyed Yoshi's Story. There really is a small library of very god games on it and a lot of trash that needs to be skipped over.

[TheClash603]

Disappointed at least what i think of the N64 id rather play the gamecube over it.Beside it being a cursed console the N64 is what drove away third party support 

I never really thought about this, but you are right that Nintendo's struggles in later generations can really be attributed to the N64's decision to stick with cartridges.  Once these developers were scared away in the N64 era by the cost of cartridges and publishing on the system, they never went back when Nintendo righted that mistake.

[BigusSchmuck]

Disappointed at least what i think of the N64 id rather play the gamecube over it.Beside it being a cursed console the N64 is what drove away third party support 

I never really thought about this, but you are right that Nintendo's struggles in later generations can really be attributed to the N64's decision to stick with cartridges.  Once these developers were scared away in the N64 era by the cost of cartridges and publishing on the system, they never went back when Nintendo righted that mistake.

Just an example,  we still haven't had a proper next gen Final Fantasy game on a Nintendo console! Not counting the gba/ds remakes of course.

[xcrement5x]

There are a lot of cool N64 exclusives that make it worth picking up and playing around with, but it's hardly the one that gets the most playtime for me. 

[DragonmasterDan]

I like the N64, of the Nintendo consoles it's probably my least favorite (leaving the Wii U out as it's life is still in the early stages). But there's a lot of great games on it, almost entirely 1st party or 1.5 party games, but some fantastic stuff on the system. Some of my favorites are Mario 64, Pilotwings 64, Mario Kart 64, Star Fox 64, Zelda Ocarina of Time, Diddy Kong Racing, Banjo Kazooie, and Majora's Mask.

[PukeSter]

I like the N64, of the Nintendo consoles it's probably my least favorite (leaving the Wii U out as it's life is still in the early stages). But there's a lot of great games on it, almost entirely 1st party or 1.5 party games, but some fantastic stuff on the system. Some of my favorites are Mario 64, Pilotwings 64, Mario Kart 64, Star Fox 64, Zelda Ocarina of Time, Diddy Kong Racing, Banjo Kazooie, and Majora's Mask.

Doom 64 is a really, really awesome 3rd party game. Like the other Dooms, but way scarier. I'm on level 22 right now.

I did need a guide to find the 3 secret levels (they have demon artifacts that power up the Unmaker, a weapon that is almost critical for defeating in the final boss).

Ridge Racer 64 is a game that no one gives attention to, but it plays great and looks awesome. Nintendo had a hand in making it, though.

[munchiaz]

i got the N64 when it first came out, and i enjoyed it alot. But once i got a playstation, it quickly over shadowed my N64, and i feel the psone is what really made me a gamer. I have fond memories of the N64, and there are some games i really love (fighters destiny) But its def not one of my fav consoles

[hoobs88]

It is definitely my least favorite of all of Nintendo's consoles. I only own 5 games for it and will probably never play it again.

[Arkhan Asylum]

I like about 10 games on it, and that is it.

The controller is a giant pile of shit though.

[GohanX]

I can't say that I love the system overall, but it does have a few of my favorite games ever, such as Starfox 64.

[LS650]

I actually quite liked the N64, but that's because it was strong in two genres I enjoy: racing and 1st person shooters.

In some genres that I don't like, such as sports or RPGs, the N64 was very weak.

The N64 is built like a freaking tank, and I still see lots of them in local pawn shops and such.

[HailingTheThings]

I like about 10 games on it, and that is it.

The controller is a giant pile of shit though.

So true. Still can't play that thing without a third party controller that almost resembles something usable.

[TR0N]

Disappointed at least what i think of the N64 id rather play the gamecube over it.Beside it being a cursed console the N64 is what drove away third party support 

I never really thought about this, but you are right that Nintendo's struggles in later generations can really be attributed to the N64's decision to stick with cartridges.  Once these developers were scared away in the N64 era by the cost of cartridges and publishing on the system, they never went back when Nintendo righted that mistake.

That's the thing,by the time they switched to discs starting with the gc it was to late.Now nintendo really struggles to have support by the third parties.If only they hadn't stuck with cartridges with the N64 to begin with.

[JoshTurboTrollX]

Saturn and PSone completely destroy the N64 IMO.

I chose N64 that generation and regretted it. There were some cool games for sure, but I really wanted rpgs and got ~0.

^Same, while I still had the Saturn and loved it, my second choice was to go with Nintendo as they've never wronged me before... Boy, was I disappoint.

Disappointed at least what i think of the N64 id rather play the gamecube over it.Beside it being a cursed console the N64 is what drove away third party support 

I never really thought about this, but you are right that Nintendo's struggles in later generations can really be attributed to the N64's decision to stick with cartridges.  Once these developers were scared away in the N64 era by the cost of cartridges and publishing on the system, they never went back when Nintendo righted that mistake.

Just an example,  we still haven't had a proper next gen Final Fantasy game on a Nintendo console! Not counting the gba/ds remakes of course. 

I totally agree, however I do love Crystal Chronicles on the GC. 

[jeffhlewis]

I jumped ship to N64 that generation and after playing out Mario 64 and Waverace, regretted it (since everything I wanted to play at the time was on PS1).

I picked up about 8 N64 games before buying a PS1, and subsequently a Dreamcast. Played the hell out of Starfox 64, Mario 64, Waverace and KI Gold.

I think I'm the only person on earth who just did not see the big deal with Ocarina of Time. It was boring, especially compared to what was on the PS1 around that time.

[PukeSter]

I jumped ship to N64 that generation and after playing out Mario 64 and Waverace, regretted it (since everything I wanted to play at the time was on PS1).

I picked up about 8 N64 games before buying a PS1, and subsequently a Dreamcast. Played the hell out of Starfox 64, Mario 64, Waverace and KI Gold.

I think I'm the only person on earth who just did not see the big deal with Ocarina of Time. It was boring, especially compared to what was on the PS1 around that time.

The over world is meh, yes. The dungeons have much quality and are in quantity though

[Miracle_Warrior]

I always really enjoyed the Wrestling games and Ocarina of Time on the N64, but other than those titles, the console was pretty forgettable for me.

[PCEngineHell]

I think I'm the only person on earth who just did not see the big deal with Ocarina of Time. It was boring, especially compared to what was on the PS1 around that time.

I agree with you on that. My son likes it a lot however.

[csgx1]

I like the N64 but unfortunately I easily get motion sickness and can't play any 3d games for more than 20mins. A lot of the 3d N64 game are so choppy with bad camera angles that I get sick after just a few minutes of play.

[PukeSter]

I like the N64 but unfortunately I easily get motion sickness and can't play any 3d games for more than 20mins. A lot of the 3d N64 game are so choppy with bad camera angles that I get sick after just a few minutes of play.

Not all are choppy.

Get some racing games. Those have stable framerates. Can you play FPS games? I guess not Goldeneye, but Doom 64 is smooth (and scary!).

The only 60 fps game I know of though is F-Zero X. Fantastic game, and camera never changes, but might be too fast for you?

[VestCunt]

I'm a big fan of the N64, but will happily admit it was ill-conceived and has a shitty software library.

The N64 works as a casual, supplemental console. The TG16, SMS, and NES give me 90% of what I want -- I don't need any more RPGs, shooters, or run n' guns -- but they can't really execute the racing games and multiplayers of the arcade or the computer FPS and strategy games I loved in the mid Nineties. For those I play N64 and 3DO.  Both are shitty systems, but for a 8-/16-bit gamer who lost interest in things around 1997, they fill a useful niche.

Also, the N64 may be blurry and have serious genre deficiencies, but it hasn't aged nearly as bad as the muted, grey, polygon shovelware barf on the Playstation. Seriously, PS1 sucks worse.

[EvilEvoIX]

I loved it but never had many games for it.

[csgx1]

I like the N64 but unfortunately I easily get motion sickness and can't play any 3d games for more than 20mins. A lot of the 3d N64 game are so choppy with bad camera angles that I get sick after just a few minutes of play.

Not all are choppy.

Get some racing games. Those have stable framerates. Can you play FPS games? I guess not Goldeneye, but Doom 64 is smooth (and scary!).

The only 60 fps game I know of though is F-Zero X. Fantastic game, and camera never changes, but might be too fast for you?

Your're right, not all N64 games are choppy.  I think I'm more sensitive than most people when it comes to screen motion and it's not just N64 games that affect me. 

I can't really play FPS, I remember playing one of the Turoks and almost threw up after playing 15 mins. 

Racing games I'm usually fine with and I haven't played F-Zero X.  I'll have to check it out, thanks for the suggestion.

I had a lot of fun with Sin & Punishment and Mario Kart 64.  Both fun games.